Unity in the Light
George Fox emphasizes the importance of faith, repentance, and living in the Light to achieve unity and grow in righteousness, ultimately leading to the Kingdom of God.
George Fox emphasizes the importance of love and faith in fostering unity among believers, urging them to bring their actions into the light for purification and condemnation of deeds contrary to it. He encourages the congregation to grow in peace and righteousness, guided by God's grace towards the eternal Kingdom of God. Fox highlights the necessity of repentance and attentiveness to the light that leads to everlasting love, joy, and peace.
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. . . AND let Love proceed one towards another, from the Faith, which purifies, that all Actions to the Light may be brought, that all Deeds contrary to the Light, may with it be Condemned; that in Peace and Righteousness ye may all grow up in that which is Eternal, guided to him who is Eternal, taking all heed to the Measure of God's Grace, that with it your Minds may be guided up to God, the Father of Life, and all your Minds with the Eternal kept to him, who is Eternal: That the Kingdom of God ye may all come to see, waiting in the Light, taking heed to it, which calls to Repentance, which informs your Minds toward the Kingdom of God, where there is no End, but Love, Joy and Peace for Ever more.
Sermon Outline
- The Foundation of Unity
- Growing in Righteousness
- The Kingdom of God
- Repentance and the Call to the Kingdom
- The Eternal Nature of the Kingdom
Key Quotes
“That in Peace and Righteousness ye may all grow up in that which is Eternal, guided to him who is Eternal,” — George Fox
Application Points
- We must take heed to the measure of God's grace to guide our minds towards Him.
- Repentance is a call to turn towards the Kingdom of God, where love, joy, and peace are eternal.
- Growing in righteousness requires condemning deeds contrary to the Light and following God's guidance.